BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association proudly marked the 40th anniversary of its Bike Path with a small…
Charlotte County approved an amendment to an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the renourishment of Manasota Key beaches. Amendment 3 will increase FDEP’s share b…
We tend to reflect more at this time of the year, especially as we get no younger. I’m so thankful to still be living here. We were blessed to be spared hurricanes this year. I’m thankful. We even g…
Change is inevitable is an oft-used phrase that applies to most everything in life. No more so than around here where the locals have been dealing with changes – some temporary, some permanent – fro…
Hunting is not a sport. In a sport both sides should know they’re in the game.
Paul Rodriguez, comedian and writer born Jan. 19, 1955, known for his impacting quotes that often address social iss…
Tides, weather, temps and fish
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
A chilly start to the week has it feeling like winter. The beginning of the week brought some very low tides following the front.
Th…
The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) hosted its third Brew With A View on Wednesday, Dec. 3, featuring Meredith Blain with the Englewood Shell Club.
“There are seashells on all seven continent…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve construction contracts for Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Crescent Beach Family Park improvements for damages sustained by Hurricane Ian…
Now that the Bayou bridge to the GIWA water works has disappeared, there is more regular traffic behind Gasparilla Island. Here a pelican regular at the Inn Marina observes a pontoon touring boat an…
A view above the old Railway Depot on Wednesday was the Moon Before Yule or the Cold Moon. It was also expected to be a super moon, as it was closest to the earth. At night, it has been cooler, and…
